Obituary Listing

Feb 5, 2024

Robert Fox, 57, of Corning, AR., passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2024 surrounded by his family. Mr. Fox was born June 15, 1966 in Paragould, AR. He worked for Bowers Farms and was a truck driver. Robert enjoyed collecting cars, cat fishing and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family. He was of the...

Feb 5, 2024

Loyal Moore, 76, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 in Corning, AR. Mr. Moore was born in Neelyville, MO., on March 16, 1947. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during...

Jan 31, 2024

Melda Karnes, 100, of Jonesboro, AR., formerly of McDougal, AR., passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Jonesboro. Mrs. Karnes was born September 29, 1923 in Neelyville, MO. She was retired from Carter Carburetor. She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family. She was of the Pentecost faith.

On September...

Jan 27, 2024

Sarah Richardson, 60, of Paragould, AR., passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at home surrounded with family. Sarah was born on August 2, 1963 in Pocahontas, AR. Sarah was a 1981 graduate of Corning High School, she then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Arkansas State University, she worked at Stephens, Inc. in Little Rock for...

Jan 25, 2024

Carl “Lawnmower Man” Robins, 88, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Robins was born August 23, 1935 in Corning, AR. He was a machinist and owned a lawn mower shop locally. Carl enjoyed fixing lawn mowers, fishing and squirrel hunting. He loved spending time with his family...

Jan 24, 2024

Michael Edward Halcomb, age 48, of Paragould, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Flo and Phil hospice house in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on January 17, 1976, to his parents, Ed Halcomb and Darlene (Reed) Halcomb in Paragould.

Michael was a loving soul to...

Jan 23, 2024

Bea Wyatt, 85, of Paragould, AR., formerly of Knobel, AR., passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home. Mrs. Wyatt was born November 4, 1938 in Peach Orchard, AR. She was retired. Bea enjoyed gardening, traveling and camping. She loved having fun and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter Willene (Ricky Niedermier) Hickey of...

Jan 22, 2024

Thurman Cavitt, 78, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at home. Mr. Cavitt was born on October 7, 1945. He worked at John Deere and various factories during his career. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.

On August 29, 1976, he married Ruth Cooper. They recently celebrated their 47th anniversary. Other survivors include his children...

Jan 17, 2024

Helen Louise Kirby, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at home. Mrs. Kirby was born November 7, 1942 in Corning, AR. She was retired from Corning Nursing Home. She loved cooking large meals for her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed collecting dishes and shopping. Louise was a member of Corning First Free...

Jan 13, 2024

Norma Robinson, 59, of Mooreville, MS., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mrs. Robinson was born March 25, 1964 in Pocahontas, AR. She owned and was the photographer at Photographic Memories in Corning. Norma loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and...

Jan 10, 2024

Peggy Crafton Higgins, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away January 10, 2024 at home.

Mrs. Higgins was born August 12, 1948 in Lafe, AR. She was an administrative assistant for Poplar Bluff Auto Sales until she retired. Peggy was of the Church of Christ faith.

Her survivors include her father and step-mom, Eddie Poe and Ginny...

Jan 9, 2024

Frank Ellis, 72, of Bowling Green, KY., received his heavenly reward on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Frank was born in Detroit, MI., on April 3, 1951. He was a Millwright; he also was a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and pastored for many years. Frank was well known for his...

Jan 8, 2024

Betty Brownfiel, 88, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR. Mrs. Brownfiel was born October 14, 1935 in Peach Orchard, AR. She was retired from Corning School District where she was an administrative assistant to the principal for over 40 years and bus driver for more than 25 years....

Jan 8, 2024

Winfred Ray Ahrent, 79, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Winfred was born on January 10,1944, in Corning, Arkansas. He was the son of Edward Carl Ahrent and Ellereda Deterding Ahrent.

Winfred graduated from Corning High School in 1962. Following high school, he attended...

Jan 6, 2024

Kip Edwards, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr. Edwards was born in Corning, AR., on January 18, 1944. He worked at Basler Electric for 38 years and also at Walmart before he retired. He enjoyed tinkering, fixing things, fishing, playing pool, spending time with family and friends.

Jan 6, 2024

Lolita Mae Wright, 83, of Jonesboro, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her daughter’s home. Ms. Wright was born September 19, 1940 in Maynard, AR. She was a member of the Success, AR., Church of Christ. She loved reading, listening and studying the Holy Bible daily. When she moved to Jonesboro, she always...

Jan 3, 2024

Kevin L. Sircloumb, 60, of Machesney Park, IL., passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.  Kevin was born on August 16, 1963, in Rockford, IL, the son of Jessie W. and Mary Ann (Luttrell) Sircloumb. He was formerly employed as a custodian for Disney and recently employed as a caregiver for many people at...

Dec 26, 2023

Cecil Seachrist, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mark Twain Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.. Mr. Seachrist was born July 4, 1943 in Boydsville, AR. Mr. Seachrist was a truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines for 37 years. He loved being on the road and seeing the countryside. He proudly served his...

Dec 24, 2023

Rev. Loy Culver, 85 of Piggott, AR., passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Rev. Culver was born in McDougal, AR., on August 24, 1938. He served as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard, AR., for many years, he was a master piano tuner and he enjoyed woodworking. He proudly...

Dec 22, 2023

Gene Phelan, 92, of Corning, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Phelan born on January 17, 1931 in Corning, AR. He was a retired assembly worker. He had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

On May 16, 1953 he married...